Team 20's Bradley George and Robby Schachle in gifted seal-skin hats for completing the fastest time to Kotzebue. Ben Townsend photo.

Awards, helmets given out at Iron Dog’s 2025 Halfway Banquet

Iron Dog's annual Halfway Banquet, held in Nome to recognize the mid-point of the Pro Class race and finish line of the Expedition Class, took place in Nome on February 19.

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Helmets from Alaska Safe Ride stacked beside the stage at Nome's Mini Convention Center. Ben Townsend photo.
Helmets from Alaska Safe Ride stacked beside the stage at Nome's Mini Convention Center. Ben Townsend photo.
Iron Dog Executive Director, Mike Vasser, gives each Expedition Class finisher a chance to speak at the Halfway Banquet. Ben Townsend photo.
Iron Dog Executive Director, Mike Vasser, gives each Expedition Class finisher a chance to speak at the Halfway Banquet. Ben Townsend photo.
Expedition Class finishers pose with commemorative gold pans. Ben Townsend photo.
Expedition Class finishers pose with commemorative gold pans. Ben Townsend photo.

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